Pollan: Consciousness Under Siege from AI, Social Media
Author Michael Pollan discusses the need for 'consciousness hygiene' to protect our inner lives from AI chatbots, social media algorithms, and attention-monetizing forces in his new book.
Author Michael Pollan discusses the need for 'consciousness hygiene' to protect our inner lives from AI chatbots, social media algorithms, and attention-monetizing forces in his new book.
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